Duties and right of students in Vietnam

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1. Duties and rights of school students in Vietnam

According to Articles 34 and 35 of the Charter issued together with Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT, the duties and rights of students are as follows:

1.1. Duties of school students in Vietnam

- Learn and train according to curricula and education plans of their schools.

- Respect their parents, officials, teachers and staff of their schools, and those older than them; maintain solidarity and mutual support in learning and training; conform to the charter and rules of their schools; and abide by the law.

- Take exercises and maintain personal hygiene.

- Participate in group activities of their schools and classes, Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization and Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union; help their families, join physical and social activities and environmental protection activities, and maintain traffic order and safety.

- Protect school and public property; contribute to fostering, preservation and enhancement of school traditions.

1.2. Rights of school students in Vietnam

- Receive comprehensive education with fairness, be provided with time, facilities, hygiene and safety to learn in class and self-learn at home, be informed of their education and training, and be able to use learning, cultural and sport equipment of their schools as per the law.

- Receive respect, protection and fair and democratic treatment, complain to their schools and education authorities about decisions concerning themselves; transfer school with legitimate reason as per existing regulations; enter school before the compulsory starting age, skip a grade and study at an age higher than the compulsory attendance age according to regulations in Article 33 of the charter of Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT.

- Participate in activities for development of their gifts in academic subjects, sports and art organized by their schools if able to.

- Students eligible for social benefits, disadvantaged students and gifted students may receive sponsorship or other benefits as per the law.

- Transfer school if eligible according to regulations following school transfer procedures stipulated by the Minister of Education and Training.

- Enjoy other rights as per the law.

2. Duties and powers of college students in Vietnam

Duties and powers of college students according to Articles 4 and 5 of the Regulation promulgated together with Circular 10/2016/TT-BGDDT are as follows:

2.1. Duties of college students in Vietnam

- Observe the Vietnam Communist Party's strategies and guidelines, the State laws and policies, university’s statutes and rules and regulations of higher education establishments.

- Carry out study and training activities according to education and training plans and programs developed by higher education establishments; show proactive and enthusiastic behaviors towards self-study and research, creativity and training in moral standards and lifestyle.

- Respect teachers, administrative officers and personnel of higher education establishments; demonstrate solidarity and assistance for other students during their learning and training process; promote civilized ways of life in the educational context.

- Preserve and protect school property; contribute their efforts to conserving, building and promoting traditions of higher education establishments.

- Strictly comply with regulations of higher education establishments on health checks prior to commencement of their campus life and regular health checks while on campus.

- Pay tuition and health insurance fees in full and on time.

- Participate in community service, volunteering and social work activities, depending on their ability and physical condition, at the higher education establishment’s request.

- Comply with obligations to work for a fixed period according to the State Personnel Decision after access to grants, scholarships or tuition subsidies given by the State or sponsored by foreign entities under Agreements with the State. In case of failing to comply with these obligations, students are required to repay these monetary amounts as prescribed by the Government.

- Participate in prevention and control of misconduct or dishonesty in learning, exams and other activities; report on time to departments, functional divisions, Heads of higher education establishments or other regulatory authorities whenever discovering such misconduct or dishonesty or any other offences against laws and other rules or regulations which are committed by students, staff and lecturers of higher education establishments.

- Participate in public security, order, traffic safety, criminal and social evil prevention and control activities within the precinct of a higher education establishment, family and community.

- Fulfill other relevant duties regulated by law and higher education establishments.

2.2. Powers of college students in Vietnam

- Gain admission to academic majors or professions that they have applied for if they satisfy all placement requirements set out by the Ministry of Education and Training and higher education establishments.

- Get respect and equal treatment; receive all necessary personal information about their learning and training process as regulated by higher education establishments; have access to student education and training rules, and the State policies and regulations regarding students.

- Obtain favorable conditions for their learning, scientific research and training, including:

= Have access to libraries, necessary equipment and utilities for their learning, scientific research, cultural, artistic, sports and physical activities;

= Participate in scientific researches, student competitions, student’s major Olympiad competitions, scientific and technological creativity contests;

= Receive healthcare services prescribed by the State regulations in force;

= Have opportunities to apply to study abroad and participate in international exchange programs; apply for transfer to a higher level of education as prescribed by regulations in force;

= Have opportunities to be accepted into the Vietnam Communist Party, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Vietnam National Union of Students; participate in student’s self-established organizations and social work activities inside and outside of higher education establishments as regulated by law; participate in cultural, artistic and sports activities which are worthwhile and match training objectives of higher education establishments;

= Have access to social work services available at higher education establishment (including career orientation, employment counseling, physical and mental health counseling, underprivileged student support services, etc.)

= Be entitled to temporary absence, intermission, low- or fast-progress study programs, dual degree programs or movement or transfer to other higher education establishments as permitted under training regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training; be entitled to summer vacation, lunar new year holidays and public holidays prescribed by law.

- Be entitled to benefits or incentive policies, assessment of their eligibility for study encouragement scholarships or grants offered by domestic and overseas organizations or individuals as per regulations in force; be entitled to exemption from or reduction in payment of charges for public services such as transportation, entertainment, museum, historic site and cultural structure visit services as per the state regulations in force.

- Submit their opinions on or get involved in management and supervision of educational activities and criteria for educational quality assurance; suggest solutions to establishment and development of a higher education establishment directly or through their legal representatives; make their request or complaint to Heads of higher education establishments to solve issues relating to legitimate rights and interests of students.

- Be entitled to apply for admission in dormitories and priority treatment for admission in dormitories in accordance with regulations in force.

- Any student who fully satisfy requirements for recognition of graduation shall be awarded academic degrees, certificates, transcripts showing their scores and training outcomes and other relevant documents, and shall be permitted to go through other administrative formalities.

Quoc Dat

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